Louisiana § RS 13:5233 - Free exercise of religion protected
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5233 — Free exercise of religion protected, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:5233. Free exercise of religion protected
A. Government shall not substantially burden a person's exercise of religion, even if the burden results from a facially neutral rule or a rule of general applicability, unless it demonstrates that application of the burden to the person is both:
(1) In furtherance of a compelling governmental interest.
(2) The least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the government shall provide protections of the highest order to every church or other place of worship and shall not discriminate against any church or other place of worship by requiring restrictions that are greater than the least severe restrictions that are imposed upon or enforced against any secular business, service, or assembly.
Acts 2010, No. 793, §1; Acts 2025, No. 358, §1, eff. June 20, 2025.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:5233
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:5233 cover?
Section RS 13:5233 ("Free exercise of religion protected") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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